Health Benefits Of Watercress
The health benefits of watercress are amazing! Check this out:
Nutrient Content
Vitamins:
- B1
- B2
- B6
- C
- A
- E
- K
Minerals:
- Manganese
- Calcium
- Iron
- Potassium
- Copper
- Iodine
Other:
- Carotenes
- Fiber
Disease Prevention
- Fights cancer with potent anticancer compounds
- Promotes vision and overall eye health with carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin
- Stabilizes cholesterol and blood pressure
- Improves cardiovascular health
- Decreases incidence of breast cancer in women
Increased Vitality
- Increases sexual energy and enhances fertility
- Improves memory, mental sharpness and slows the onset of old age
- Cleanses the blood
- Accelerates the production of breast milk
Delicious Ways To Eat
- Wash and eat raw!
- Add to salads
- Use in sandwiches instead of lettuce
- Mix with pasta dishes
- Add as garnish to meat and fish dishes
- Use as one component of a filler for dumplings
- Puree into a tasty and healthy dipping sauce
- Add to soups
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